Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill bizarrely calls Vikings-Rams ticket demand “Taylor Swift-like”
Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill made a bizarre comparison of Vikings-Rams ticket demand to that of pop icon Taylor Swift’s concert ticket.
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Taylor Swift and Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill (Via Rolling Stone/Arizona Cardinals)
In times of crisis, the Arizona Cardinals have once again come through with their generous efforts to make the upcoming Wild-Card game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Rams. However, an unusual analogy comparing ticket demand to that of pop icon Taylor Swift’s concert ticket has gathered significant attention.
While keeping every contingency in mind, the Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill went above and beyond to make sure the Rams feel at home at State Farm Stadium after they had to leave SoFi Stadium due to Los Angeles wildfires. During a conversation with NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Bidwill shared something that really impressed him while organizing the thrilling playoffs matchup.
The ticket sales for the game have rapidly increased even though it was among the highest priced for the wild-card game of the postseason. The overwhelming demand for tickets left the Cardinals owner feeling as though he was hosting a Swift concert, as such levels of interest are rarely seen for neutral-site matchups.
It was pretty clear early within the first 12 minutes. It was like the pace of a Taylor Swift-type sale of a concert that was, it was really fast.
Michael Bidwill told Ian Rapoport
"If we can do something to help … maybe this is the only thing we can do. Let's put our energy into it and make it a great experience."#AZCardinals owner Michael Bidwill details what went into hosting Monday's playoff game: https://t.co/X53hOBVMn4https://t.co/X53hOBVMn4
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 12, 2025
The decision to host the game at State Farm Stadium was made swiftly in response to wildfires threatening the Los Angeles area. That’s why, Bidwill has even offered the Rams to stay in Arizona if going back home becomes tough for them until the wildfire is controlled.
Michael Bidwill shares father’s wisdom while hosting Rams for Vikings playoff match
Since getting the call from NFL executive Dawn Aponte to ask if the Cardinals would be able to organize the game, Bidwill ensured that everything necessary was in place for a successful event. When asked if he generously became ready to host a rival team their playoff match, the former federal prosecutor shared a lesson his father taught him.
It’s always a good time to do the right thing. If we can do something to help … maybe this is the only thing we can do. Let’s put our energy into it and try to focus on it and make it a great experience, whether it’s the players, their families or the coaches.
Michael Bidwill said
The Cardinals have worked diligently to accommodate the Rams and their fans, from ordering food for 6,000 fans to painting the entire field in blue and golden to replicate the SoFi stadium as the Rams are hosting the Vikings.
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